It takes a village. It’s incredible how many neighbors come together to help make this event happen each year. It’s truly an example of the saying, “It takes a village.” Thanks to @brickandbridge for always showing up for your community and helping elevate the experience. We are lucky to have you as a neighbor.
☀️ Today is the day. 🌵
We’re excited for the Mid City Arts & Music Festival, celebrating art, music, and community in Los Angeles.
This year @vibepass.ai built the Mid City Festival Companion, powered by VibePass, as our major contribution to this year’s festival.
Use it as your wayfinding tool for the day:
🌵 Explore the festival map
☀️ Check stage schedules
🎶 Discover artists
📍 Find what’s happening across the festival
📸 Use the modular photo studio
✨ Follow your new favorite performers
Everything happening across the festival is organized here so you can move through the day, visit every stage, and capture your favorite moments.
You can stop in at the front and ask for the QR code, or stop by the FYI, Aquí Estamos Again Stage near West Blvd. and West Washington Blvd. at the entrance of the festival today.
Big thank you to the Mid City Arts & Music Festival for letting us contribute to this year’s experience.
Open it up, explore the festival, and come find us today. 🌵
The Main Stage lineup keeps getting stronger.
Lindsay Lucas is stepping into Mid City with soulful vocals, live energy, and a sound that blends old school influence with modern creativity in a way that feels completely her own.
As a vocalist, producer, rapper, and songwriter, Lindsay’s artistry moves across genres effortlessly creating music rooted in emotion, storytelling, and culture.
From ethereal live vocal production to rich lyricism and nostalgic textures, this is the kind of performance you feel in real time.
Catch Lindsay Lucas live as part of the JAYLIEN & Friends experience at the Mid City Arts & Music Festival.
A celebration of music, creativity, culture, and community right in the heart of Los Angeles.
Saturday, May 16
Festival Hours: 12:30PM – 7:00PM
Los Angeles, CA
Bring your people and experience the energy live.
@lindstagram@jaylien@kallitechnis@garrettzoukis
#MidCityArtsMusicFestival @recreationcafe
Stage managed and produced by @lookingfor_mei
Live music for the whole neighborhood, this Saturday at @midcityfestival we’re bringing the band 🎸🥁🎤🎷 to the rooftops at @recreationcafe
Come enjoy the block party!
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#artsfestival #midcityartsfestival #midcityla #isleybrothers
For the FIRST TIME EVER…
Step into the magic of the GRAPE GARDEN POP-UP 🍇
Hidden beside Re/creation Cafe, discover a secret garden that feels like a little slice of Italy right here in Mid City.
Featuring authentic BULGARINI GELATO
ONE DAY ONLY — This Saturday at the Mid City Arts & Music Festival!
Then join the afterparty at Re/creation Cafe from 7-10pm for some more live music hosted by Rhythm & Vibe featuring classic R&B.
HUGE WEEKEND!!!
The MID CITY ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Our STREETS, Our STAGE
SATURDAY, MAY 16 // 12PM – 7PM
Live music across Washington Blvd
8 Community Stages + 1 Main Stage
5,000+ people
Followed by…
RHYTHM & VIBES (AFTER PARTY)
@ Re/creation Cafe // 7PM – 9PM
Classic R&B to close the night
JOIN US!
FESTIVAL EVENT PAGE:
👉 RSVP → www.recreation.cafe
SAVE THE DATES
Three days out and the Main Stage is about to turn all the way up.
The Urban Renewal Project is pulling up with a 16-piece ensemble featuring live horns, soulful vocals, hip hop, jazz, and a sound that cannot be boxed into one genre. This is a full live music experience!!!!
Catch The Urban Renewal Project live during the E3 Nexus segment from 5:30PM – 7:00PM sponsored by @e3nexus .
Mid City Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, May 16
Festival Hours: 12:30PM – 7:00PM
Los Angeles, CA
Bring your people and experience it live.
@urpmusic
#MidCityArtsMusicFestival @recreationcafe
Stage managed and produced by @lookingfor_mei
The Main Stage is bringing smooth R&B vibes to Mid City this Saturday.
SIERGIO is stepping into the festival with soulful vocals, modern production, and music that feels personal, honest, and timeless all at once. His sound blends classic R&B energy with a fresh perspective that hits in a live setting.
Catch @siergio live during the E3 Nexus segment from 5:30PM – 7:00PM sponsored by @e3nexus .
Mid City Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, May 16
Festival Hours: 12:30PM – 7:00PM
Los Angeles, CA
Come experience the energy live.
#MidCityArtsMusicFestival @recreationcafe
Stage managed and produced by @lookingfor_mei
Three days out!!! The Main Stage is loading.
Simone Kelly is stepping into Mid City with energy, vulnerability, and the kind of stage presence that makes people stop and pay attention.
You may know her from @mtv
You’re about to know her for the music.
Catch Simone Kelly live during the E3 Nexus segment from 5:30PM – 7:00PM sponsored by E3 Nexus @e3nexus
Mid City Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, May 16
Festival Hours: 12:30PM – 7:00PM
Los Angeles, CA
Bring your people. Bring your energy.
@itssimonekelly
#MidCityArtsMusicFestival
Stage managed and Produced by @lookingfor_mei
Moments in Form is bringing live music and creative workshops to the Mid City Arts & Music Festival.
Take a moment to stop by!
Mid City Arts & Music Festival�📆 Saturday, May 16�⏰ 12-7pm�📍W Washington Blvd & West Blvd
#livemusic #flowers #writing #madeinmidcity #midcityfestival
The Fernando Pullum Art Center is back with previews of their upcoming production of The Lion King.
Mid City Arts & Music Festival�📆 Saturday, May 16�⏰ 12-7pm�📍W Washington Blvd & West Blvd
#theatre #losangeles #madeinmidcity #midcityfestival #laevents
